Billing Codes

SA186

Aspire SR Pulse Generator Model 106

Current benefit
$11435.00
ARTG number
Last updated
May 2018
Category
04 - Neurosurgical
04.07 - NEUROSTIMULATION THERAPIES FOR SEIZURE CONTROL
Status
Unchanged
Size / specification

Lead receptacle - 0.126 in (3.2 mm) nominal Dimensions -2.0 in x 2.0 in x 0.27 in (52 mm x 52 mm x 6.9 mm) Weight- 0.88 oz (25 g)

Description

The 106 VNS therapy system is indicated for use as a adjunctive therapy in reducing the frequency of seizures in patients whose epileptic disorder is dominated by partial seizures (with or without secondary generalization) or generalized seizures that are refractory to seizure medications. Model 106 has the added feature of Autostim. In patients who experience Ictal Tachycardia which is defined as an increase in heart rate during a seizure specifically from baseline to a rate greater than 100 BPM and is at least 55% increase or 35 BPM increase from baseline delivering a therapeutic stimulation automatically delivered on detection of a physiological signal indicative of the onset of a seizure.

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Benefit history

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